{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-220cm-40cm-pot-10217314","title":"Acer palmatum 220cm 40cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcer palmatum, commonly known as Japanese Maple, is a deciduous tree prized for its finely cut foliage and elegant branching structure. This specimen typically reaches around 220cm in height when supplied in a 40cm pot, making it suitable for both indoor and sheltered outdoor environments. Its striking autumnal colour and architectural form ensure it performs reliably within wholesale plant supply networks and is favoured in trade houseplants ranges for its aesthetic appeal and manageable size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcer palmatum presents deeply lobed leaves that vary from vibrant greens to rich reds and purples, depending on the cultivar and season, providing a visually dynamic texture. It maintains a graceful, arching growth habit with a rounded crown, offering significant sculptural interest. This species adapts well to a range of light conditions, thriving best in bright, indirect light but tolerating some shade indoors. The plant exhibits moderate watering tolerance, able to withstand occasional lapses without compromising overall health. Its maintenance requirements are moderate; pruning for shape and removal of dead foliage are relatively straightforward, which enhances handling efficiency in retail environments. Additionally, the Japanese Maple’s decorative winter branch structure makes it appealing for year-round display in merchandising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers value Acer palmatum for its consistent quality and robust performance across supply batches, delivering dependable sales appeal. While natural variation in leaf colour and intensity exists, this is managed and specified within supply to meet customer expectations. The plant’s versatility makes it suitable for a variety of retail, commercial interiors, and garden centre ranges, broadening its market applicability. Ongoing consumer interest in ornamental trees and architectural plants ensures this cultivar retains a solid position within core trade houseplants selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcer palmatum fits seamlessly into retail settings such as garden centre displays or gift plant ranges, where its ornamental foliage attracts customer attention. In office environments, it adds a sculptural botanical element, performing well in bright interior spaces with filtered light. It is also ideal for commercial interiors where plants are selected for both visual impact and manageable size. The versatility of Acer palmatum ensures it responds well to bench display and feature plant installations, enhancing overall customer appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant exhibits strong shelf life and resilience under typical retail conditions, maintaining leaf integrity and form during transit and sale. Acer palmatum is well suited to volume wholesale plant supply, consistently available in reliable pot sizes and quality grades. Its structural integrity supports careful handling during transport and merchandising, reducing damage risk. The consistency of its striking visual presentation at point of sale underpins confident retail placement and successful customer uptake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcer palmatum requires moderate care, suitable for retail and commercial maintenance environments without extensive specialist attention.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a range of mixed indoor lighting conditions, performing best in bright, indirect light but also adapting to shaded areas.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant shows resilience to varied watering regimes, allowing flexibility in retail and interiors care routines.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts compact, rounded growth habit facilitates efficient merchandising and display in both bench settings and standalone features.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is commercially suitable across retail, interiors, and wholesale plant supply, delivering consistent customer interest.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant handles transport and in-store display well due to its sturdy branch structure and ability to retain leaf quality.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in leaf colour intensity and shape is controlled but contributes to the plant’s unique appearance in supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"40cm Pot \/ 220cm","offer_id":57320818409798,"sku":"10217314-220cm-40cm-ap-28","price":302.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/98AED46E6E58EF6BFB802C8D4FFB72D1531373EBD4E0D3B946A7749AA585D567.jpg?v=1789014234","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/acer-palmatum-220cm-40cm-pot-10217314","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}